Houston Astros Trade Deadline Overview

Buyers or Sellers?

It all depends on how things shake out over the next two months. The Astros currently hold a 6-13 record against their own division which includes an 0-6 record against their in-state rival Texas Rangers. First things first, that record has to improve if the front office is going to expend more prospects to help the team compete this year.

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Recent trades for veterans have not worked out in Houston’s favor of late, and have depleted what was once an even deeper farm system. With the troubles that the rotation has had this year, they would likely love to have Vincent Velasquez back at the big league level. Ken Giles will most likely prove to be a worthy add in the long run, but regardless of how great his performance is, the Astros gave up a lot to get him.

The next couple of months will consist of keeping an eye on the Astros wins and losses as well as those with some pieces that could become available at the trade deadline, which we go over on the next slide.

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